Parts of Wellington Airport were evacuated tonight after a fire alarms was activated. Photo / Getty
Parts of Wellington Airport were evacuated tonight after a fire alarms was activated. Photo / Getty
A rogue baggage trolley set off sprinklers and triggered fire alarms at Wellington Airport, causing the airport to be evacuated, an unnamed airport staff member has confirmed.
A witness said there was "chaos at the check in counters" as flights were delayed.
The airport was evacuated after alarms wentoff at 6.20pm.
An airport employee has confirmed the terminals have reopened and flights are boarding again.
Wellington airport right now after the fire alarm sounded. Three fireman, one truck. pic.twitter.com/K1uiATmIDT